Research on leadership behavior demonstrates that consideration is more important in all of the following circumstances except:

A) team members must learn something new
B) the task satisfies employees
C) employees are predisposed to participative leadership
D) few status differences exist between the leader and subordinate

Status Differences

Variations in rank, social standing, or prestige among members of a group or society.

Participative Leadership

A leadership style characterized by involving employees in decision making, fostering collaboration and collective input.

Consideration

In leadership, the degree to which a leader shows care and concern for the welfare, interests, and feelings of their followers.